The Ormleigh House

2145 S. Adams Street U N IV ERS I T Y PA R K

introducing

2145 S. Adams Street The historic Ormleigh house (also known as the Iliff House) is available for purchase for the first time in over 50 years. Designed by noted Denver architect William Fisher in 1899, it still sits on its original 9 platted lots (3⁄4 an acre) of fabulous, flat land in University Park. This is a rare opportunity to purchase a landmark home, its 1200 SF original carriage house and extraordinary land to create your very own oasis in the city. The next owner (who will be only the THIRD owner in 123 years!) will undoubtedly appreciate the property’s Historic Landmark designation forever protecting its character and spacious lot size.

D E N V E R L A N D M A R K P R E S E R VAT I O N R E C E P I E N T 2145 S Adams Street, Historically known as “Ormleigh” or the Iliff House will be protected for future generations through the efforts of the longtime owner, Rita Hill. Rita Hill moved into the Grand, South Denver home with her husband in 1967 and have been its caretakers for more than 50 years. The Hills purchased the home to accommodate their large family and embrace its historic character, changing little over the years. She has long hoped to see it protected from demolition, which is becoming increasingly common in the University Park neighborhood. When former HISTORIC board member Rosemary Stoffel authored an article about the designation for the neighborhood newsletter, Rita reached out and Rosemary connected Rita to both Historic Denver and the University Park Community Council. With financial support from UPCC, Historic Denver hired consultants to write a designation application using research Rita and her daughter previously collected, as well as conducted additional research. The application was submitted in late 2017 and was awarded in February of 2018.

The substantial home was constructed in 1899 for Williams Seward Iliff and Alberta Bloom Iliff. In the early days of Denver, the Iliff family owned much of the land in University Park around the Iliff House, until the 1950s when they began selling off parcels for new development. Williams Iliff was an early supporter of the University of Denver (formerly Colorado Seminary) and the affiliated Iliff School of Theology. Mr. Iliff donated funds to help build Iliff Hall in 1891 in honor of his father, and early Denver cattleman and pioneer. William helped shape not only the University campus but also the early development of South Denver and its University Park subdivisions, through investments, leadership in the community and with the construction of his home at 2145 South Adams Street, which was his main residence until his death in 1946. His wife, Alberta, died in 1967, shortly after it was sold to the Hills, meaning the 120-year-old house has had only two owners.

Historic Denver and the University Park neighborhood are deeply grateful to Rita for her passion and persistence in the preservation of this home.

Originally published by Historic Denver. Learn more about Denver’s Landmark Preservation at www.

DenverGov.org/Landmark

L AND M A R K P R ESERVAT I O N I MP ROV EM ENT TA X CREDI TS M AY B E AVA I L A BL E

https://www.denvergov.org/Government/Agencies-Departments-Offices/Agencies-Departments-Offices-Directory/Community-Planning-and-Development/Landmark-Preservation/Resources-for-Landmark-Property-Owners/State-Historic-Preservation-Income-Tax-Credits

GU I D ELI NES FO R R ER EN OVATI NG L AND M ARK HO MES

https://www.denvergov.org/Government/Agencies-Departments-Offices/Agencies-Departments-Offices-Directory/Community-Planning-and-Development/Landmark-Preservation/Landmark-Reviews-and-Demolition/Landmark-Design-Guidelines.

Original Carriage House/3 Car Garage Providing a finished upper level space, with updating, could be perfect for private home office, or extra living space.

Details Built in 1899 Main House: 7 Bedrooms + 4 Bathrooms 3 Car Garage 4,324 SF + 2,118 SF in Basement Lot Size: .77 Acres / 33,700 SF 2020 Taxes: $7,517 Hot Water Heat Cooling - One Mini Split in Primary Bedroom Fireplaces - 5 Carriage House Apartment: 1 Bedroom + 1 Bath 688 SF Main Floor, 459 SF 2nd Floor Schools Elementary - University Park Middle - Merrill High - South

Infrastructure Improvements • • • •

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Class IV Architectural Roof Shingles Gutters Sewer Line Water Line from Main

This home needs substantial updating & is being sold in AS-IS condition.

Total Square Footage *

Main Level 1,938 Upper Level 1,804 Basement 1,938 Attic Level 582 Total 6,262 Carriage House

459

* Measured by Licensed Appraiser

2145 S Adams Street LIST PRICE $2,900,000 For more information, visit LIVDENVER.com

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